Houghton Surname Project

Andrea Carol Houghton¹

F, #27631, b. 21 November 1962

Father*: Eldon Christian Houghton¹ b. 24 Jun 1941, d. 25 Feb 2009
Mother*: Onalee Carol Karcher¹ b. 7 Jan 1941

Family: Thomas Knudsen

Marriage*: Andrea Carol Houghton married Thomas Knudsen on Jun 16, 1990 at Norfolk, VA, USA.¹

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Birth

Nov 21, 1962

Lakeview, Montcalm, MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 16, 1990

Norfolk, VA, USA¹

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[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 82.

Carol Ann Houghton¹

F, #27632, b. 18 May 1965, d. 18 May 1965

Father*: Eldon Christian Houghton¹ b. 24 Jun 1941, d. 25 Feb 2009
Mother*: Onalee Carol Karcher¹ b. 7 Jan 1941

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Birth

May 18, 1965

Death

May 18, 1965

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 82.

Laverne Arnold Houghton¹

F, #27633, b. 20 August 1967

Father*: Eldon Christian Houghton¹ b. 24 Jun 1941, d. 25 Feb 2009
Mother*: Onalee Carol Karcher¹ b. 7 Jan 1941

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Birth

Aug 20, 1967

Lakeview, Montcalm, MI, USA¹

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 82.

Thomas Knudsen¹

M, #27634

Family: Andrea Carol Houghton b. 21 Nov 1962

Marriage*: Thomas Knudsen married Andrea Carol Houghton, daughter of Eldon Christian Houghton and Onalee Carol Karcher, on Jun 16, 1990 at Norfolk, VA, USA.¹

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Marriage

Jun 16, 1990

Norfolk, VA, USA¹

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[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 82.

Ned Jay Jorgensen¹

M, #27635, b. 12 November 1942

Family: Marianne Judith Houghton b. 14 Jun 1942

Marriage*: Ned Jay Jorgensen married Marianne Judith Houghton, daughter of Howard Arnold Houghton and Lydia Mildred Nielsen, on Sep 1, 1979 at Mecosta, Mecosta, MI, USA.¹

Christina Ann Jorgensen¹ b. 26 Dec 1980

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Birth

Nov 12, 1942

Montcalm, MI, USA¹

Marriage

Sep 1, 1979

Mecosta, Mecosta, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Christina Ann Jorgensen¹

F, #27636, b. 26 December 1980

Father*: Ned Jay Jorgensen¹ b. 12 Nov 1942
Mother*: Marianne Judith Houghton¹ b. 14 Jun 1942

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Birth

Dec 26, 1980

Lansing, Ingham, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Eva Calhoun¹

F, #27637, b. 16 March 1912, d. before 2010

Family: William L. Houghton b. 11 Feb 1906, d. 30 Nov 1982

Marriage*: Eva Calhoun married William L. Houghton, son of Henry Gale Houghton and Mary Lucinda White, on Apr 11, 1929 age 22 and 18.¹

Billy Calhoun Houghton+¹ b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012
Bonita Houghton+¹ b. 4 Mar 1932
Naomi Lou Houghton+¹ b. 16 Mar 1937, d. b 2012
John Houghton+¹ b. 4 Nov 1950

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Birth

Mar 16, 1912

MI, USA, age 19 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1929

age 22 and 18¹

1930 Census

1930

Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 23, freight R.R. clerk²

1940 Census

1940

Hinton, MI, USA, age 33, farm operator³

1950 US Census

1950

Hinton, MI, USA, age 43, refrigerator factory, sheet metal worker

Death

before 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; Roll: 999; Enumeration District: 41-45; sheet 5B; line 64, dwl 235-14-17.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hinton, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01788; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 54-17.

Billy Calhoun Houghton^1,2

M, #27638, b. 24 February 1930, d. 9 May 2012

Father*: William L. Houghton¹ b. 11 Feb 1906, d. 30 Nov 1982
Mother*: Eva Calhoun¹ b. 16 Mar 1912, d. b 2010

Family: Phyllis Eldred b. 10 Sep 1934

Marriage*: Billy Calhoun Houghton married Phyllis Eldred on Nov 21, 1951.¹

Pamela Kay Houghton+¹ b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985
Sandra Lynn Houghton+¹ b. 1 Sep 1953
Loretta Louise Houghton+¹ b. 28 May 1956
Gary James Houghton+¹ b. 13 Oct 1958
Nancy Ann Houghton+¹ b. 7 Apr 1962

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Birth

Feb 24, 1930

Grand Rapids, MI, USA, age 1/12 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Nov 21, 1951

Death

May 9, 2012

MI, USA²

Obituary

May 11, 2012

Billy Calhoun Houghton
Feb. 24, 1930-May 9, 2012

Billy Calhoun Houghton, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at home after a long illness. He was born February 24, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last November. He is also survived by his children, Sandra (Robert) Hudson, Loretta (Gaylan) McColley, Gary (Teresa) Houghton, and Nancy (Jack) Balcom; his sister, Bonney Abbey; and brother, John (Susie) Houghton, as well as 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Houghton; sister, Naomi Helms; daughter, Pamela Lance; grand-daughter, Laura Zemer; and brother-in-law, Gordon Abbey.
Billy worked hard throughout his life, farming, construction work, and driving bus for Lakeview Community Schools. He was baptized and served as one of Jehovah's Witnesses over 60 years.
Billy loved bible study and his ministry. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, baseball, and visiting with family and friends. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service for Billy has been planned for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview, Michigan with Terrence Herd officiating.
Published in The Morning Sun on May 11, 2012²

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Bonita Houghton¹

F, #27639, b. 4 March 1932

Father*: William L. Houghton¹ b. 11 Feb 1906, d. 30 Nov 1982
Mother*: Eva Calhoun¹ b. 16 Mar 1912, d. b 2010

Family: Gordon Ray Abbey b. 25 Jun 1929, d. b 2012

Marriage*: Bonita Houghton married Gordon Ray Abbey on May 20, 1950.²

Renne Sue Abbey² b. 28 Jul 1951
Steven William Abbey+² b. 9 Mar 1953
Michael Gordon Abbey+² b. 27 Nov 1956
Edward David Abbey+² b. 22 Oct 1963

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Birth

Mar 4, 1932

MI, USA¹

Marriage

May 20, 1950

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 85.

Naomi Lou Houghton¹

F, #27640, b. 16 March 1937, d. before 2012

Father*: William L. Houghton¹ b. 11 Feb 1906, d. 30 Nov 1982
Mother*: Eva Calhoun¹ b. 16 Mar 1912, d. b 2010

Family: Dennis Helms b. 30 May 1937

Marriage*: Naomi Lou Houghton married Dennis Helms on Aug 19, 1955.³

Marshalle Lynne Helms+³ b. 23 Mar 1956
Curtis Jay Helms+³ b. 14 Aug 1958
Allen Dennis Helms+³ b. 9 Mar 1960
Rebecca Sue Helms+³ b. 1 Jul 1962

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Birth

Mar 16, 1937

MI, USA, also Mar 16 1938²

Marriage

Aug 19, 1955

Death

before 2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83, 87.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 86.

John Houghton¹

M, #27641, b. 4 November 1950

Father*: William L. Houghton¹ b. 11 Feb 1906, d. 30 Nov 1982
Mother*: Eva Calhoun¹ b. 16 Mar 1912, d. b 2010

Family: Susan Carol b. 10 Mar 1954

Marriage*: John Houghton married Susan Carol on Aug 26, 1972.²

Callie Carol Houghton² b. 31 Jul 1981

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Birth

Nov 4, 1950

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 26, 1972

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 87.

Phyllis Eldred¹

F, #27642, b. 10 September 1934

Family: Billy Calhoun Houghton b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012

Marriage*: Phyllis Eldred married Billy Calhoun Houghton, son of William L. Houghton and Eva Calhoun, on Nov 21, 1951.¹

Pamela Kay Houghton+¹ b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985
Sandra Lynn Houghton+¹ b. 1 Sep 1953
Loretta Louise Houghton+¹ b. 28 May 1956
Gary James Houghton+¹ b. 13 Oct 1958
Nancy Ann Houghton+¹ b. 7 Apr 1962

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Birth

Sep 10, 1934

Marriage

Nov 21, 1951

Living

2012

MI, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Pamela Kay Houghton¹

F, #27643, b. 12 June 1952, d. 29 November 1985

Father*: Billy Calhoun Houghton¹ b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012
Mother*: Phyllis Eldred¹ b. 10 Sep 1934

Family 1: Rick Stilson

Marriage*: Pamela Kay Houghton married Rick Stilson.¹

Jason Paul Stilson¹ b. 4 Aug 1971

Family 2: James Lance

Marriage: Pamela Kay Houghton married James Lance on Jul 20, 1979.¹

David James Lance¹ b. 29 May 1979
Hannah Mae Lance¹ b. 14 Sep 1980

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Birth

Jun 12, 1952

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Nov 29, 1985

MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Sandra Lynn Houghton¹

F, #27644, b. 1 September 1953

Father*: Billy Calhoun Houghton¹ b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012
Mother*: Phyllis Eldred¹ b. 10 Sep 1934

Family 1: Gary Zemer

Marriage*: Sandra Lynn Houghton married Gary Zemer on Aug 14, 1971.²

Chad Michael Zemer² b. 30 Jan 1973
Laura Lynn Zemer² b. 17 Dec 1974, d. 28 Mar 1984

Family 2: Thomas Smith

Marriage: Sandra Lynn Houghton married Thomas Smith on Dec 22, 1984.²

Tyler Michael Smith² b. 21 Oct 1983
Shawna Michelle Smith² b. 17 Jun 1985

Family 3: Robert Hudson

Marriage*: Sandra Lynn Houghton married Robert Hudson.³

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Birth

Sep 1, 1953

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 14, 1971

Marriage

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Loretta Louise Houghton¹

F, #27645, b. 28 May 1956

Father*: Billy Calhoun Houghton¹ b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012
Mother*: Phyllis Eldred¹ b. 10 Sep 1934

Family: Gaylan McColley b. 13 Oct 1955

Marriage*: Loretta Louise Houghton married Gaylan McColley on Jul 21, 1973.²

Billie Jo McColley² b. 4 Dec 1974
Carrie Jo McColley² b. 27 May 1978
Mandi Jo McColley² b. 15 Feb 1980
Christopher Paul McColley² b. 27 May 1982

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Birth

May 28, 1956

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jul 21, 1973

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Gary James Houghton¹

M, #27646, b. 13 October 1958

Father*: Billy Calhoun Houghton¹ b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012
Mother*: Phyllis Eldred¹ b. 10 Sep 1934

Family: Teresa Marquart b. 16 Feb 1959

Marriage*: Gary James Houghton married Teresa Marquart on Jun 25, 1977.²

Zachary James Houghton² b. 13 Feb 1983
Jaicie Lynnae Houghton² b. 29 Apr 1985
Chloe Janae Houghton² b. 29 Sep 1987
Ezekial James Houghton² b. 23 Jul 1991

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Birth

Oct 13, 1958

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 25, 1977

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Nancy Ann Houghton¹

F, #27647, b. 7 April 1962

Father*: Billy Calhoun Houghton¹ b. 24 Feb 1930, d. 9 May 2012
Mother*: Phyllis Eldred¹ b. 10 Sep 1934

Family: Jack Balcom b. 6 Sep 1959

Marriage*: Nancy Ann Houghton married Jack Balcom on Jul 25, 1981.²

Noah James Balcom² b. 14 Oct 1983
Calab Joseph Balcom² b. 25 Jan 1985
Jessica Lynn Balcom² b. 6 Jun 1986

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Birth

Apr 7, 1962

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jul 25, 1981

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 85.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Rick Stilson¹

M, #27648

Family: Pamela Kay Houghton b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985

Marriage*: Rick Stilson married Pamela Kay Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred.¹

Jason Paul Stilson¹ b. 4 Aug 1971

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Marriage

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Jason Paul Stilson¹

M, #27649, b. 4 August 1971

Father*: Rick Stilson¹
Mother*: Pamela Kay Houghton¹ b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985

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Birth

Aug 4, 1971

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[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

James Lance¹

M, #27650

Family: Pamela Kay Houghton b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985

Marriage*: James Lance married Pamela Kay Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Jul 20, 1979.¹

David James Lance¹ b. 29 May 1979
Hannah Mae Lance¹ b. 14 Sep 1980

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Marriage

Jul 20, 1979

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

David James Lance¹

M, #27651, b. 29 May 1979

Father*: James Lance¹
Mother*: Pamela Kay Houghton¹ b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985

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Birth

May 29, 1979

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Hannah Mae Lance¹

F, #27652, b. 14 September 1980

Father*: James Lance¹
Mother*: Pamela Kay Houghton¹ b. 12 Jun 1952, d. 29 Nov 1985

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Birth

Sep 14, 1980

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[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Gary Zemer¹

M, #27653

Family: Sandra Lynn Houghton b. 1 Sep 1953

Marriage*: Gary Zemer married Sandra Lynn Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Aug 14, 1971.¹

Chad Michael Zemer¹ b. 30 Jan 1973
Laura Lynn Zemer¹ b. 17 Dec 1974, d. 28 Mar 1984

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Marriage

Aug 14, 1971

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Chad Michael Zemer¹

M, #27654, b. 30 January 1973

Father*: Gary Zemer¹
Mother*: Sandra Lynn Houghton¹ b. 1 Sep 1953

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Birth

Jan 30, 1973

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Laura Lynn Zemer¹

F, #27655, b. 17 December 1974, d. 28 March 1984

Father*: Gary Zemer¹
Mother*: Sandra Lynn Houghton¹ b. 1 Sep 1953

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Birth

Dec 17, 1974

MI, USA¹

Death

Mar 28, 1984

MI, USA¹

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Thomas Smith¹

M, #27656

Family: Sandra Lynn Houghton b. 1 Sep 1953

Marriage*: Thomas Smith married Sandra Lynn Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Dec 22, 1984.¹

Tyler Michael Smith¹ b. 21 Oct 1983
Shawna Michelle Smith¹ b. 17 Jun 1985

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Marriage

Dec 22, 1984

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Tyler Michael Smith¹

M, #27657, b. 21 October 1983

Father*: Thomas Smith¹
Mother*: Sandra Lynn Houghton¹ b. 1 Sep 1953

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Birth

Oct 21, 1983

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[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Shawna Michelle Smith¹

F, #27658, b. 17 June 1985

Father*: Thomas Smith¹
Mother*: Sandra Lynn Houghton¹ b. 1 Sep 1953

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Birth

Jun 17, 1985

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[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Gaylan McColley¹

M, #27659, b. 13 October 1955

Family: Loretta Louise Houghton b. 28 May 1956

Marriage*: Gaylan McColley married Loretta Louise Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Jul 21, 1973.¹

Billie Jo McColley¹ b. 4 Dec 1974
Carrie Jo McColley¹ b. 27 May 1978
Mandi Jo McColley¹ b. 15 Feb 1980
Christopher Paul McColley¹ b. 27 May 1982

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Birth

Oct 13, 1955

Marriage

Jul 21, 1973

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Billie Jo McColley¹

M, #27660, b. 4 December 1974

Father*: Gaylan McColley¹ b. 13 Oct 1955
Mother*: Loretta Louise Houghton¹ b. 28 May 1956

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Birth

Dec 4, 1974

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Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.